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On The Blue Couch Podcast

by Kathleen R. Brennan

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Podcast that provides information, reflections and interviews on any and all things related to therapy.

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Episodes

  1. It's Been A Year: Reflections on 2020 with Dwight Hurst | Ep. 40

    With March of 2021 coming and going, Dwight Hurst and I reflect and make some meaning of what this wild year has been for us and the world around us.

  2. Watsu®: Aquatic Bodywork and Therapy with Hilary Marshall | Ep. 39

    Hilary Marshall, LMT and Watsu practitioner, Hilary shares a great deal about the Watsu experience and what clients can experience during a session. Watsu can promote physical, emotional and psychological healing.

  3. Craniosacral Therapy with Michael Brightwood | Ep. 38

    Michael Brightwood discusses the science, healing framework and practice of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. With extensive study and practice in psychology, healing arts and craniosacral therapy, Michael brings his decades of experience to this discussion.

  4. How to Find Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment with Siobhan Morse | Ep. 37

  5. Addiction, Intervention and Recovery During a Pandemic, Part 3 | Ep. 36

    We continue our conversation about addiction, intervention, recovery during a pandemic. In part 3 of this series on addiction, we focus on recovery during this time. Arthur Westinghouse CIP, CADC, with Westinghouse Intervention and Family Coaching, shares past and more recent personal and...

  6. Addiction, Intervention and Recovery During a Pandemic, Part 2 | Ep. 35

    In this podcast episode we continue the conversation on addiction and focuses on relapse prevention during a pandemic. Arthur Westinghouse CIP, CADC shares his personal and professional experience.

  7. Addiction, Intervention and Recovery During a Pandemic, Part 1 | Ep. 34

    Conversation with an interventionist. How to think about intervention and recovery while social distancing.

  8. Anxiety and Meditation for Calm | Ep. 33

    Learn about buffers anxiety and a meditation for calm.

  9. On Being Human and The Guest House | Ep. 32

    On Being Human and The Guest House Kathleen R. Brennan, LCPC Download In Episode 32, I share The Guest House by Rumi. Each and every time I encounter this poem, whether it is shared by a meditation teacher or colleague, I gain a sense of comfort and footing. I am reminded that our inner worlds…

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  10. Living Your Passions with Evan Center | Ep. 31

    Evan Center, LCPC shares her perspectives on engaging your passions.

  11. The Walking Dead and Trauma | Ep. 30

    Differentiate different kinds of trauma and learn about the complexity of trauma through the series, The Walking Dead.

  12. Trauma and the Aftermath | Ep. 29

    Learn about the different types of trauma and effective treatment.

  13. The Daring Way™ with Sally Frau | Ep. 28

    Discover The Daring Way through the experience of a Certified Facilitator.

  14. Healthy and Unhealthy Coping with Dwight Hurst | Ep. 27

    People do the best they can to get through life. Coping is one of the main ways people deal with the smaller and bigger things in life. We discuss unhealthy and healthy coping and moving into recovery.

  15. Meditation: Welcoming Change | Ep. 26

    Meditation for being able to not only tolerate, but embrace change.

  16. Gaming and Addiction: A Conversation with Dr. Jason Hacker | Ep. 25

    An interview with a psychologist specializing in gaming addictions.

  17. Meditation: Knowing Your Truth | Ep. 24

    Guided meditation. Observing, noticing and fully participating in this moment.

  18. Healing After Trauma: 7 Things | Ep. 23

    After trauma happens, people can have a range of trauma-related reactions. For survivors and people who care about them, listen to some of the things that can promote and support healing.

  19. Caring for the Caregiver: A Conversation with R. Scott Boots | Ep. 22

    Caring for others has its own set of challenges and impacts. Caregivers need caring, too. Hear R. Scott Boots share his personal caregiving experiences and current issues facing caregivers and our healthcare system.

  20. 5 Books for Understanding Mindfulness and Healing | Ep. 21

    Discover 5 books to add to your reading list that can cultivate undertanding around mindfulness and healing

  21. Meditation for Getting Energized | Ep. 20

    Guided meditation for usisng your own energy awaken into consciousness and presence.

  22. Finding Your Therapist | Ep. 19

    Find out some of the steps in finding your therapist.

  23. Taking Your Vacation | Ep. 18

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  24. Meditation: In Times of Uncertainty | Ep. 17

    Guided meditation focusing on encountering the unknown.

  25. Intervention: A Conversation with Arthur Westinghouse | Ep. 16

    Learn about what an intervention can look like through the experience of an intervention specialist.

  26. Meditation for Getting Back on Track | Ep. 15

    Participate in this short guided meditation, get centered and move on in your day.

  27. Purposeful Listening: 5 Things | Ep. 14

    Discusses what it truly means to listen and 5 things you can start doing today to become a more intentional listener.

  28. EMDR Therapy. A Conversation with D. Michael Coy | Ep. 13

    Discover EMDR Therapy through a conversation with D. Michael Coy.

  29. 3 Apps for Mindfulness and Meditation | Ep. 12

    Discover 3 Apps for Mindfulness and Meditation

  30. Meditate. An Interview with Andrew Shykofsky | Ep. 11

    Whether you are a first-time meditator or have previous meditation experiences, discover meditation from the perspective of a meditation teacher. Listen to this podcast interview with Andrew and join us for a guided meditation. Andrew is both owner and teacher at meditate. He is also the author…

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  31. The Walking Dead and Trauma | Ep. 10

    Learn about trauma in the context of The Walking Dead.

  32. After the Trauma | Ep. 9

    Learn about trauma, post-traumatic stress and effective therapies.

  33. Let's Start a Resolution | Ep. 8

    Resolutions, goals, intentions can be made at any time. Identifying the specific goal, creating a plan and then following through are possible.

  34. Greetings Season | Ep. 7

    This holiday season, create more self awareness, do what makes you happy and engage the season in a meaningful way.

  35. Bloom Yoga: Interview with Kerry Maiorca | Ep. 6

    Kerry Maiorca, founder and director of Bloom Yoga Studio, shares her insights and passion for all things yoga, mindfulness and meditation.

  36. Mindfulness, Meditation and Charlie Bucket | Ep. 5

    Providing information on mindfulness and meditation concepts.

  37. Bridging the Stress Gap | Ep. 4

    Identify your own stressors and identify actionable steps to cope in daily life.

  38. Stress it Down | Ep. 3

    In this podcast, learn about stress and how it relates to your own life. Bring down your own stress.

  39. I Want To Go To Therapy. Finding a Therapist | Ep. 2

    This podcast will take you through steps to make this search experience more informed and seamless.

  40. Welcome to On The Blue Couch | Ep. 1

    Listen to the first podcast of On The Blue Couch!

About this show

Podcast that provides information, reflections and interviews on any and all things related to therapy.

Hosted by

Kathleen R. Brennan

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does On The Blue Couch Podcast have?

On The Blue Couch Podcast has 40 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 29, 2021.

What is On The Blue Couch Podcast about?

Podcast that provides information, reflections and interviews on any and all things related to therapy.

How often does On The Blue Couch Podcast release new episodes?

On The Blue Couch Podcast publishes about every 61 days, based on its 40 episodes since September 2014.

Who hosts On The Blue Couch Podcast?

On The Blue Couch Podcast is created and hosted by Kathleen R. Brennan.
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